Wall Stadium Cancels Saturday Night Show

There will be no racing this Saturday night at Wall Stadium. Management has decided it is in the best interests of the fans, staff, crews, and competitors, due to the expected high temperatures, that they cancel this weekend's racing. The Jersey Shore oval will return to action next Saturday with it's annual "Scout Night."

While no one likes to see a race night lost to weather, the Wall Stadium management probably made the right call here. A night at the races is supposed to be enjoyable to all, with a high concern for safety as well. Saturday's temperatures which are expected to hit the 100 degree mark or higher will not make it fun, and could certainly make it unsafe.

I was fortunate enough to attend last week's Garden State Classic, and every driver climbing from his or her machine was soaked. This on a night where temperatures were only in the high 80's to low 90's. Unlike the NASCAR drivers we see on television every week, the competitors at Wall Stadium do not have "cool suits" or other cooling devices available to them, yet they wear the same firesuits and helmets.

Also, despite the track's proximity to the Jersey Shore, and it's ocean breezes, it certainly wouldn't have been too comfortable for the fans, or staff, as well. One would have to wonder just how many fans would have actually left the comfort of their airconditioned homes to attend the races, anyway.

I applaud the management of Wall Stadium for making a very difficult decision, so the competitors, their crew, and the fans don't have to. This was done with the best interests of all involved, and I think they made the right call.